VARIX (varices)

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

Irregular inflected form: varices   

 Dictionary entry overview: What does varix mean? 

• VARIX (noun)
  The noun VARIX has 1 sense:

1. abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel

  Familiarity information: VARIX used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• VARIX (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Abnormally enlarged or twisted blood vessel or lymphatic vessel

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Hypernyms ("varix" is a kind of...):

abnormalcy; abnormality (an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies)

Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "varix"):

varicosity (varix or varicose condition in which a vein is swollen and tortuous)

 Context examples 

A disorder characterized by bleeding from esophageal varices.

(Esophageal Varices Hemorrhage, NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)

It is usually caused by alcoholisms, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Complications include the development of ascites, esophageal varices, bleeding, and hepatic encephalopathy.

(Cirrhosis, NCI Thesaurus)

Bleeding from esophageal varices.

(Esophageal Varices Hemorrhage, NCI Thesaurus)

Varices can bleed suddenly.

(Cirrhosis, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

Cirrhosis can lead to: • Easy bruising or bleeding, or nosebleeds • Swelling of the abdomen or legs • Extra sensitivity to medicines • High blood pressure in the vein entering the liver • Enlarged veins called varices in the esophagus and stomach. • Kidney failure • Jaundice • Severe itching • Gallstones

(Cirrhosis, NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)